Nancy Pau, wildlife biologist at Parker River Refuge, explains a ditch remediation technique used to restore natural marsh habitat and tidal flow in the Great Marsh. Credit: Margie Brenner/USFWS
Toolkit and Actions
Habitat Restoration
Lead Organization: Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
Project Contact: Nancy Pau (PRNWR)
About the Project
In 2012 -2013, the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge and scientists from the University of New Hampshire conducted a novel research project which filled mosquito ditches originally constructed in the 1930’s to restore natural hydrology and marsh function.
Location
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge in Newbury and Rowley
